* Current members:
* Erik Rundqvist - bass, vocals
* Tobias Gustafsson - drums
* Peter Östlund - guitar
* Urban Gustafsson - guitar
* Former members:
* Ronnie Olson - vocals, bass
* Bengt Sund - bass
* Ulf Dalegren - guitars
* Thomas Bergqvist - bass
* Jussi Linna - vocals
Rotting Hill
Vomitory Lyrics
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Execution of the wicked
A soil filled with centuries of remains
Absurd ways of death
Die, die by the sword
Die, die by the rope
A ride into oblivion
Enter the kingdom of scavengers
Dressed up in shackles and chains
Die, die by the axe
Die, die by the flames
Welcome to Rotting Hill - a realm of carnivores
Guided by the stench an odour that marks the trail
Sunrise over Rotting Hill - cursed throughout centuries
Beasts shall unite on Rotting Hill
Once a beast now a prey
Hangman's law, join your ghosts
Lost your limbs piece by piece
Lost your head left to rot
Welcome to Rotting Hill - a realm of carnivores
Guided by the stench an odour that marks the trail
Sunrise over Rotting Hill - cursed throughout centuries
Beasts shall unite on Rotting Hill
The lyrics to Vomitory's song, "Rotting Hill," paint a vivid picture of a desolate, cursed landscape filled with death and decay. The opening lines speak of the disposal of the sick and execution of the wicked, suggesting a society that has grown callous to human life. The image of a soil filled with centuries of remains further emphasizes the idea that death is an ever-present part of life in this place. The song then explores various methods of death, with the repeated commands to "die by the sword," "die by the rope," "die by the axe," and "die by the flames" all describing violent, painful ends.
The chorus introduces the title of the song and establishes it as a place where beasts reign supreme. The idea that the stench of death marks the trail to this place further emphasizes its ominous nature. The second verse continues to explore the grim reality of life on Rotting Hill, with the singer suggesting that even those who were once beasts have become prey. The idea of being left to rot, with limbs and heads lost piece by piece, is disturbingly graphic.
Overall, the lyrics to "Rotting Hill" paint a bleak picture of a place where death and violence are the norm. The repeated commands to die by various methods suggest that there is no escape from this cycle, and the chorus establishes Rotting Hill as a place ruled by beasts. While the meaning behind these lyrics is dark, they are powerful in their ability to evoke a sense of horror and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
Disposal of the sick
Getting rid of the ill and diseased
Execution of the wicked
Punishing the evil and wrongdoers
A soil filled with centuries of remains
The ground is full of the remains of people who died over the years
Absurd ways of death
Unusual and strange methods of dying
Die, die by the sword
Dying by the sword
Die, die by the rope
Dying by hanging
This hearse is a one-way ride
The hearse is a vehicle to take the dead to the grave and is not meant to come back
A ride into oblivion
A journey to nothingness or complete forgetfulness
Enter the kingdom of scavengers
Going into a place where scavengers or creatures that feed on dead animals are found
Dressed up in shackles and chains
Wearing restraints or being imprisoned
Die, die by the axe
Dying by the axe
Die, die by the flames
Dying by burning
Welcome to Rotting Hill - a realm of carnivores
A place where animals or creatures that eat meat are found
Guided by the stench an odour that marks the trail
Being led by a smell that can help identify where something is
Sunrise over Rotting Hill - cursed throughout centuries
The hill has been considered cursed for many years and even when the sun rises, it does not brighten it up
Beasts shall unite on Rotting Hill
The animals or creatures will come together on the hill
Once a beast now a prey
A former predator that has become prey
Hangman's law, join your ghosts
People who are hanged become ghosts
Lost your limbs piece by piece
Losing one's limbs gradually and painfully
Lost your head left to rot
Beheaded and left to decompose
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ERIK RUNDQVIST, TOBIAS GUSTAFSSON, ULF DALEGREN, URBAN GUSTAFSSON
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